Description
A delicious and easy one-pan dish featuring creamy parmesan orzo and succulent shrimp, perfect for a quick weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup orzo pasta
- 1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup grated parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat.
- Add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant.
- Stir in the orzo and cook for 1-2 minutes.
- Pour in the chicken broth and bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat and simmer until the orzo is tender and the liquid is absorbed, about 10-12 minutes.
- Add the shrimp, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper, and cook until the shrimp are pink and cooked through.
- Stir in the parmesan cheese until melted and creamy.
- Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
- For a spicier version, add red pepper flakes.
- Feel free to substitute shrimp with chicken or vegetables for a different protein option.
- This dish can be made ahead and reheated for leftovers.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 200mg
Keywords: One Pan Parmesan Orzo with Shrimp, easy dinner, one pan meal, shrimp recipe, orzo recipe